CAUTION

Eddie C. Hicks is wanted for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy
to steal drugs and money from known drug dealers, and subsequently selling
the drugs to other drug dealers. Hicks and four other accomplices would allegedly pose as Drug Enforcement Administration
task force officers, prepare false search warrants to gain entry to stash
houses of known drug dealers, confiscate drugs, money, and other valuables,
and then take the drugs to another drug dealer to be sold. The profits
were split among the individuals involved in the scheme. Hicks is the
only member of the group that remains a fugitive.

Hicks was scheduled for trial on June 9, 2003, to face drug and RICO
charges, but he failed to appear. A bench warrant for his arrest was issued
the same day by the United States District Court, Northern District of
Illinois, Eastern Division.

REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading
directly to the arrest of Eddie C. Hicks.